Tag Archives: Fines and Penalties
Alabama Distracted Driving Law: Texting Ban, the 2023 Distracted Driving Law and Fines
Alabama’s texting ban and its 2023 distracted-manner law, with fines, points and exceptions, checked against the Code of Alabama.
Virginia Distracted Driving Statistics: 18,688 Crashes and What They Tell Us
Virginia recorded 18,688 distracted driving crashes, 73 deaths and 10,222 injuries in 2024. Here is what the state numbers mean and what Virginia law requires.
DC, Virginia and Maryland Distracted Driving Laws: A Commuter’s Guide
DC, Virginia and Maryland all ban holding a phone while driving, but fines and rules differ. A side-by-side commuter guide checked against each statute.
Maryland Work Zone Cameras and Distracted Driving: Fines, Rules and What Is Not Law Yet
Maryland work zone speed camera fines, checked against the statute, plus the state’s phone laws and the status of proposed distracted driving cameras.
Virginia Reckless Driving and Distracted Driving: When a Phone Ticket Becomes a Crime
In Virginia, holding a phone is a $125 infraction, but reckless driving is a Class 1 misdemeanor with up to 12 months in jail, and phone use adds a $250 minimum fine.
Utah Distracted Driving Law: What Is Banned, Fines and Jail Risk
Utah bans manually texting, dialing, browsing and video on a phone while driving, but adults may still talk. Here are the fines, jail risk and teen rules.
New Jersey Distracted Driving Law: Fines From $200 to $800 and What Is Allowed
New Jersey bans handheld phone use while driving, with fines from $200 to $800, points and a possible suspension for a third offense. Here is what is allowed.
Indiana Distracted Driving Law: Hands-Free Rules, Fines and Points
Indiana bans holding or using a phone while driving. Here are the fines, the 4 license points, the under 21 rule, and your rights during a stop.
Ohio Distracted Driving Law: Fines, Points and What You Can Still Do
Ohio bans holding or using a phone while driving, with some surprising exceptions. Here are the fines, points, course option and teen driver rules.
Nevada Distracted Driving Law: Hands-Free Rules, Fines and Points
Nevada bans texting and handheld calls while driving. Here are the $50 to $250 penalties, demerit points, work zone rules and tips for Las Vegas visitors.